Patiala doctor held at gunpoint, robbed of Rs 1.83 lakh

The police have registered a case in connection, an investigation is underway to identify the robbers, arrest them and recover the looted items from their possession. 

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An FIR under Sections 304 (snatching), 324 (5) (mischief), 351(2) (punishment for criminal intimidation) and 3(5) (common intention) of BNS and Section 25/54/59 of the Arms Act has been registered against the accused. 

As per The Tribune news report, the incident took place on Friday when the doctor was on his way to attend a medical camp at Sarli Khurd village, falling under the Khalchian police station in his car. During his journey from Khalchian to Sarli Khurd village, three youths with their face covered in a masks intercepted his car.

The accused youths who were on a bike, allegedly took out a pistol and pointed it towards the doctor. They then began threatening him to shoot if he failed to hand over his valuables. The doctor was carrying a briefcase that contained Rs 1.83 lakh in cash, original degrees, licence of his organisation, medicines and other important documents.

According to the police, the youths took the briefcase and fled the scene. CCTV footage from the area is being reviewed and the police are in the process of catching the robbers. 

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